Presidential Succession : A Recurrent Problem.

Examines enduring issues and legal developments regarding designation of "what officer" should act as President in case of "removal, death, resignation, or inability of President and Vice President." Examines constitutional law, the Presidential Succession Acts of 1792 and 1886,...

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Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Legislative Reference Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1968.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Constitutional law. Impeachments. Legislative histories. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	Examines enduring issues and legal developments regarding designation of "what officer" should act as President in case of "removal, death, resignation, or inability of President and Vice President." Examines constitutional law, the Presidential Succession Acts of 1792 and 1886, and legislative history and provisions of the Presidential Succession Act of 1947. Presents constitutional issues related to Presidential succession, and reviews pro/con arguments on legality of current law.
Item Description:	Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Apr. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.